Author Archives: Ashly P Ash - crutchprints

What is an Emergency to a Fake-Leg Doctor?

What is an Emergency to a Fake-Leg Doctor? Each time I call my prosthetic provider the answering service is clear in stating, “If this is an emergency call the after-hours hotline”. I have always wondered what exactly would be considered an emergency to a Prosthetist? It’s not like you can be physically in danger usingContinue reading “What is an Emergency to a Fake-Leg Doctor?”

Contact Me

Please share my poetry and writings via links on this blog with anyone you think would be encouraged!  Please also be considerate of my hard work and use my name and blog to credit my writing and photographs.  I am available for speaking engagements if you would like to hear my story told from aContinue reading “Contact Me”

Romance Based on (Dis)Ability

Now that I am married I want to explore some of the ways that romance is different with a disability.

“HEY! Now Walk it Out…Walk it out…Walk it out…”

“HEY! Now Walk it Out…Walk it out…Walk it out…”  “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-5  As I prepareContinue reading ““HEY! Now Walk it Out…Walk it out…Walk it out…””

Shaking and Strenghtening of 2014

God has known from the very beginning what this journey would be for me. And so much has changed this year. It has been a year of shaking just as He promised.

Crutchprints Works with Jay Martin to Receive New Prosthetic Device

Here is a link to an article recently published on UD-Daily about my experience this past week at UDEL working with inventor and entrepreneur Jay Martin (Martin Bionics) to be fitted for a new innovative type of prosthetic leg specifically geared for hip disarticulate patients.  More updates and information to come on the project! ClickContinue reading “Crutchprints Works with Jay Martin to Receive New Prosthetic Device”

Why I Traded Candy Crushing for Embroidery

Why I traded Candy Crushing for Embroidery We all do it. We have some way of allowing ourselves to morph into zombies most evenings after long days of running, working, cooking, cleaning, and/or tending to the needs and demands of our families and friends. Sometimes I sit in front of Netflix for an hour orContinue reading “Why I Traded Candy Crushing for Embroidery”

Making Relish while Relishing Relationship

Making Relish while Relishing Relationship  “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” Psalm 77:11  Nearly everyone I know has a way of connecting with the past. For some reason as humans we feel the need to reach across generations and stretch ourselves outside of timeContinue reading “Making Relish while Relishing Relationship”

Crutchprints in the Sand’s New Leg

Hello dear friends and followers! It may seem as if I have simply dropped off the face of the earth (or internet) as of late. In reality my new leg has been quite a journey for me and one full of ups and downs! Back in July I received my newest leg which costs overContinue reading “Crutchprints in the Sand’s New Leg”